Monday, June 2, 2008

Flaxseed and Flaxseed Oil for Omega-3

Flaxseeds originated in Mesopotamia and there are historical documents showing that flax was cultivated in Babylon about 3000 BCE.

Hippocrates promoted the use of flax for the relief of abdominal pains.

Charlemagne, King of the Franks and ruler of Western Europe, declared the consumption of flax compulsory for his subjects

The early colonists introduced flax into the United States. Flax was first introduced into Canada during the17th century, and today they are the world’s largest producer of flaxseed.

Health Benefits

Found this article, read all the health benefits for Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil here
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